The African Origin of Civilization

The African Origin of Civilization in Gallery 136, examine all these works and pick either the first pair or the single work to write about. See two works, the Benin Queen Mother Pendant Mask: Iyoba and in a case behind it, Plaque: Warrior and Attendants. LOOKING at the second work explains how the first work is worn. Make sure to discuss BOTH works in relationship to each other. Suggested vocabulary words: vertical perspective, ephemeral / used in an ephemeral way abstract, monochromatic, central composition, focal point, content, iconography, symbolism See the Kongo, Male Power Figure (Nkisi), Describe five of the most interesting elements hanging from or attached to the figure. Suggested vocabulary words: ephemeral / used in an ephemeral way, three-dimensional, three-dimensional, content, iconography, symbolism